Introduce Yourself Here - Don't Be Shy!!

[macmonk 10]

Hi everyone,

 

I just joined here a few days ago and seems a very encouraging place for beginners like myself. So i think will be using it a lot to learn as much as i can and hopefully return my knowledge in turn to others. So i would like to thank all beforehand for sharing their information and experiences.

I have mainly been spread betting (igindex) with bets that last a week to a month with fair results. Trading within this time frame works for me and i am comfortable with it. But the volatility in the markets can sometimes knock out my positions which would have come good in a few days.

So to improve my profit i have been looking into options, but i don't know to much about them or what company to do them with etc. So i wonder if anyone can give me the help i need or an alternative solution to the problem of volatility with spread betting.

 

thanks in advance, macmonk

[jencyhalls 10]

Dear All Traders Lab memebrs,

 

I am a new born here. My name is Jency and would like to say hello to everyone and also wanted to find out whether this free webinar any good?

 

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[Tams 20]

Dear All Traders Lab memebrs,

 

I am a new born here. My name is Jency and would like to say hello to everyone and also wanted to find out whether this free webinar any good?

 

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stay away... this is bad news.

 

I would not touch it with a 10 foot pole.

[Gareth.Samuel 10]

I have been trading for 2 years now and am just getting to the point that I am comfortable with my system and my state of mind. I trade exclusively FX through spreadbetting.

[Mysticforex 13]

Welcome Healthnow !

 

BTW, what are you studying?

 

When you say "support" your studies, do you mean as an adjunct to your studies,

or tuitionwise?

[Mysticforex 13]

Welcome Samuel !

 

Perhaps you would like to tell us a little about yourself? Trading style, favorite

pairs etc.

[Mysticforex 13]

Welcome to Traderslaboratory !

[Mysticforex 13]

Hi Zeke !

Welcome to Traderslaboratory.

[Mysticforex 13]

Hi and Welcome to the wonderful World of Forex !

 

You're off to a better start than I had, only took me 4 weeks to blow my first account.

[TheNegotiator 13]

Hi there,

 

I'd like to start off a thread where everyone can post to say hello or ask a question. I personally am an experienced trader and not a beginner. However, being a new member of the TL team, I feel I do qualify!!

 

I trade E-mini futures mainly S&P 500. I am a full-time retail trader. My main concepts are auction theory and volume analysis. I try my best to listen to the market and control my basic human instincts!! :crap:

 

Cheers,

 

TheNegotiator.

[Mysticforex 13]

Hi,

New member of the TL Team as well. Started out just over 6 years ago and trade

Forex exclusively. In the beginning I made all the noob mistakes you read about, and

have several blown accounts to prove it. I then had the very good fortune of having an experienced trader take me under his wing and get me moving down the right path.

For the most part, I am a counter trend trader. I trade off the 1 minute thru 4 hour charts.

My favorite pairs are the GBP crosses.

 

In addition to trading, I love Sailing, Scuba, and Motorcycles.

[GlassOnion 12]

Hi,

New here, just found this place. Very nice.

I guess I am still considered a beginner. I have been trading Forex about 2 years.

Progress has been slow, but I am at the point where I am gaining a little bit more than I am losing. Still have a lot to learn.

[TheNegotiator 13]

Hi GlassOnion,

 

Welcome to TL! I am sure you'll find lots of great info here and if you don't find what you are looking for, you can ask away. Everyone is pretty friendly and happy to help in general.

 

Cheers,

 

TheNegotiator.

[Ingot54 13]

Hi Folks

 

Have been on TL for a little while, and recently broke through to small profitability. Since then the breakthroughs have seemed to continue, and I am currently feeling positive about my future as a retail FX trader. I would like to say that I am confident of giving up my day job, but I'm not really, though I have cut back the hours a little now.

 

I love to share what I learn (except my personal trading setup ) and I love to write about trading. Currently working on my blog, which is not quite ready to launch. That won't drag me away from a great forum though - glad I found TL - refreshing good manners here.

 

Always on the lookout for new things in trading, and enjoy the great interaction I am finding on TL.

 

Welcome Mysticforex and The Negotiator, and GlassOnion - I look forward to great discussions with you guys on this forum.

 

Ingot54

[TheNegotiator 13]

Thanks Ingot54!! It sounds like you have plenty of useful experiences to share. I take it you are intending on using our blog section then?

 

Thanks,

 

TheNegotiator.

[Ingot54 13]

Thanks Ingot54!! It sounds like you have plenty of useful experiences to share. I take it you are intending on using our blog section then?

 

Thanks,

 

TheNegotiator.

 

Well, no actually - I had not thought myself worthy to write a blog on TL

 

But I will certainly consider that. I am constructing an off-forum type of blog, with a link to Traders Laboratory gratis. It means a lot to me to have found a forum where there is a distinct interest in learning, and I would recommend all my readers to make TL their home too.

 

If TL have a small logo that would link to the site - that would be a welcome addition to my Blog.

 

I have found some (to remain unnamed) forums here and there where bullies abide, with their trolls, and that is decidedly absent here. Well worth preserving this etiquette.

 

Cheers

 

PS - I am a frequent visitor to the Blog section of TL - not sure how popular it is,

but for me it is like a visit to the library - you can end up in directions you never

intended to go, but glad you did.

[Mysticforex 13]

Welcome Ingot54,

 

I am enjoying your thread "Psychological Self Help for the Budget-Challenged".

 

AND your post to Charles1 in "How to Stay Busy" was great.

 

Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[shaunna75 10]

Hello everyone! My name is shaunna flores and I am new with Forex Trading but have been doing good so far. I just want to share my knowledge about that and also meet new people.

[TheNegotiator 13]

Hi Shaunna,

 

Nice to have you with us. There is a great deal of knowledge here and our members are more than willing to share. Just get involved and you'll see! Take a look at our forex section.

 

Cheers,

 

TheNegotiator.

[TimRacette 11]

Hey everyone,

 

I'm Tim, a Chicagoland native and full time trader as of October 2009. I trade the E-mini S&P & Euro FX Futures. I've been involved with trading since 2007 beginning with stocks, learning how market internals work, moving to options, and ended up where I am now in futures as a day trader.

 

When I’m not trading I'm usually outside riding or racing my bike. I blog over at EminiMind and am involved in a weekly entrepreneurial mastermind group. I like mountain biking, microbreweries, exploring new places, and good design. I look forward to getting to know some of you on the forum.

 

~Tim

Edited February 17, 2011 by TimRacette

[TheNegotiator 13]

Hey Tim!

 

Nice to have you with us. I had noticed you posting in the forums already and so it's nice you formally introduced yourself to everyone!

 

Cheers,

 

TheNegotiator.

[Mysticforex 13]

Hi Tim, and welcome!

 

Ditto The Negotiator's sentiments completely!

 

Not to go too far off topic here but, I just got my motorcycle endorsement in early Oct 2010.

4 days later I bought a new leftover 09 KAWI Ninja. 500cc. It's very forgiving, a good learner's bike. As a matter of fact, the temps here hit mid to upper 40s today. Just got back from 2 hours of twisties. What are you riding?

 

BOING!!!!! A light bulb just went off. Think I'll start a Hobbies Thread in the Lounge.

I'm sure a lot of us have a lot more in common than just trading.

[eakine 10]

Hey everyone!

kinda new to day trading

im starting to day trade as a full time gig starting next month

so im trying to get as much info and help before i start doing so daily

[TheNegotiator 13]

Hey everyone!

kinda new to day trading

im starting to day trade as a full time gig starting next month

so im trying to get as much info and help before i start doing so daily

 

Hi eakine,

 

You've come to the right place! Get involved and ask questions and I'm sure you'll benefit greatly! Good luck.

[Mysticforex 13]

Hey everyone!

kinda new to day trading

im starting to day trade as a full time gig starting next month

so im trying to get as much info and help before i start doing so daily

 

Hi and Welcome!

 

What will you be Trading?